Puffy jackets- Kifaru vs Kuiu

[Russellback]

Trying to figure out which jacket is the warmest between the Kifaru Lost Parka and the Kuiu Super Down Pro (not the ultra)? I actually have the Kifaru and like it just wondering if the Kuiu is an upgrade or not. I think the Kuiu is lighter for sure. Thanks for your help.

 

[snopro176]

I've wrestled with this myself and not having own or ever felt the kifaru I'd say it seems like the kifaru is a little less of a "fitted" garmet unlike the kuiu, but with a good amount of durability built in which the kuiu just doesn't have. It's also a choice between down or synthetic, some like packability and being ultralight, some like piece of mind. Seems to come down to what's more important, weight or durability? I know I put a few holes in the knees of some FL puffy pants this year that made me wish I'd have gone with the kifaru's..

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[MikeyJG62]

I have a Kuiu Super Down Pro. Great jacket. Very light, very warm. I’ve used it deer hunting in Idaho and at my daughters winter nighttime soccer games. I havent tried the Kifaru, so I can’t compare, but I can tell you you won’t regret buying a Kuiu pro. They just had a sale on them last weekend. I imagine another sale will come up soon with the holidays on the way.

 

[JohnnyB]

The Kuiu is lighter and more packable. The Lost Park Parka is warmer and more durable. Get both. They are both great pieces.

 

[Bad habit]

Trying to figure out which jacket is the warmest between the Kifaru Lost Parka and the Kuiu Super Down Pro (not the ultra)? I actually have the Kifaru and like it just wondering if the Kuiu is an upgrade or not. I think the Kuiu is lighter for sure. Thanks for your help.

Take a look at first lite. Great gear, reasonably priced

 

[JDB9818]

The Kuiu is lighter and more packable. The Lost Park Parka is warmer and more durable. Get both. They are both great pieces.

I have both. I'll pack the Kuiu in my bag as a light fairly warm puffy in case I need it. But as a general rule I almost always go to my LPP. I LOVE THAT THING! Not as compressible and I will pack it at times, but it is bomb proof and very warm for me.

I do like the Kuiu for that ultra light option and the fact that I can have a puffy with me most of the time without really noticing it.

 

[mtwarden]

the LPP is also synthetic (Apex) which if you're hunting is wetter environs is a nice plus over down

if drier, the down is certainly lighter (and more compressible) for the same warmth

 

[2531usmc]

Does anyone have a comparison how these compare to the Sitka down jackets; kelvin lite down and the wind stopper down.